Kinaxis Technical Lead

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Job title: Kinaxis Technical Lead Job Location: Chennai, Bangalore, Pune Experience: 7-10 Years Job Description Visteon is advancing mobility through innovative technology solutions that enable a software-defined future. Our state-of-the-art product portfolio merges digital cockpit innovations, advanced displays, AI-enhanced software solutions, and integrated EV architecture solutions. With expertise spanning passenger vehicles, commercial transportation, and two-wheelers, Visteon partners with global automakers to create safer, cleaner, and more connected journeys. Headquartered in Van Buren Township, Michigan, Visteon operates in 17 countries, employing a global network of innovation centers and manufacturing facilities. In 2024, we recorded annual sales of approximately $3.87 billion and secured $6.1 billion in new business. Primary subject matter expert for Kinaxis RapidResponse/Maestro within Global IT. Responsible for platform architecture, data model governance, resource development, external system integration, performance optimization, and mentoring the junior Kinaxis Technical Consultant. Lead end-to-end Kinaxis implementations and upgrades, from requirements through go-live. Design and manage data model changes custom tables, fields, views, and relationships. ¢ Build and maintain dashboards, workbooks, alerts, simulation scenarios, and KPIs. ¢ Design and implement integrations with external systems (SAP, QAD, EDW). ¢ Diagnose and resolve performance bottlenecks in configurations, calculations, and data loads. ¢ Enforce solution architecture standards and mentor the junior Kinaxis consultant. Experience and Required Skills: ¢ 7+ years hands-on Kinaxis Rapid Response/Maestro; at least 2 full end-to-end implementations. ¢ BS/MS/PhD in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Research, Computer Science, Statistics or a related field. ¢ Proven expertise in data model customization, resource development, and external system integration. ¢ Track record resolving performance issues in Kinaxis environments. ¢ Strong supply chain planning knowledge: demand, supply, inventory, S&OP, MRP/MPS. ¢ Proficiency in Kinaxis scripting and SQL. ¢ Kinaxis certification. ¢ Maestro/AI modules and API integration experience a plus. ¢ Familiarity with ITIL concepts or service management practices (incident, change, problem). ¢ Ability to communicate complex ideas effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.